CPSC2001-05-24
CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recall Giant Bicycle Forks
Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
Hazard
The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and return them to the nearest Giant Authorized Dealer for a free inspection, and, if necessary, repair.
Sold at
Giant Authorized Dealers sold the recalled forks on framesets and bicycles, from September 2000 through April 2001. The framesets sold for between $500 and $1,000, and the bicycles sold for between $1,000 and $4,500.
Affected count
About 2,400
Injuries reported
Giant Bicycle, Inc. has received two reports of the forks on these bicycles breaking, resulting in one minor injury.
Products
Giant-brand bicycle front forks
Consumer contact
To determine if the bicycle fork is part of this recall and for more information, call Giant Bicycle, Inc. at (800) USGIANT (874-4268) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Giant-Bicycle-Inc-Recall-Giant-Bicycle-ForksDon't want to check this manually?
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